Mike Drago
9:02
Tom Frees is hired as Reading High baseball coach. He led @BerksCatholic and Holy Name to four District 3 titles in 17 seasons.
#berksgameday @RDGschools
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#berksgameday @RDGschools
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*** Thursday, January 28 ***
Mike Drago
11:02
Preview of Thursday's @RE_sports section. @MDrago59 on Wilson's boys basketball win over Gov. Mifflin, and PIAA looking to shorten football season. Jason Guarente on Fleetwood's girls basketball win over Twin Valley. @BrianRippey on changes to high school swimming postseason. 
8:20
Here's my story on Tom Frees' hiring tonight at Reading High.
He's 1 of only 3 Berks baseball coaches to win 4 District 3 titles.
#berksgameday @RDGschools
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He's 1 of only 3 Berks baseball coaches to win 4 District 3 titles.
#berksgameday @RDGschools
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8:19
Here's my story on Tom Frees' hiring tonight at Reading High.
He's 1 of only 3 Berks baseball coaches to win 4 District 3 titles.
#berksdgameday @RDGschools
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He's 1 of only 3 Berks baseball coaches to win 4 District 3 titles.
#berksdgameday @RDGschools
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8:08
Penn State picked up its fifth commitment of the offseason from the NCAA transfer portal when Harvard offensive lineman Eric Wilson announced Wednesday he would play for the Nittany Lions.
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8:05
Fleetwood outlasts Twin Valley 40-37 in overtime. Julia Kaskey with 15 points to lead Tigers. #berksgameday
8:05
Reading School Board voted 8-0 tonight to hire former Berks Catholic coach Tom Frees as the Red Knights new baseball coach. My story will be posted in a few minutes.
5:35
Penn State's latest COVID-19 testing results: "For the period of January 16-22, Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics conducted 1,994 COVID-19 tests of students with 37 positive test, two pending and two inconclusive results."
Penn State announced 16 positive tests last week.
Penn State announced 16 positive tests last week.
4:32
PIAA Board approves motion to have Swimming/Diving Championships at Cumberland Valley.
Diving: March 13
Swimming: March 19-20
#berksgameday
Diving: March 13
Swimming: March 19-20
#berksgameday
2:45
@rynsmth_ has shown signs of improvement although there are still many obstacles to clear. A goal is to have the breathing tub removed this afternoon. He is the Ultimate Warrior. Keep praying and believing. #RelentlesS
12:45
Here is a website that provides condition updates on Lampeter-Strasburg grad Ryan Smith, who led L-S to the L-L League boys basketball title in 2018. After his outstanding freshman season at East Stroudsburg he was diagnosed with leukemia in August 2019. He had surgery Monday.
Please consider sharing this to help others stay up to date on Ryan’s progress: caringbridge.org/visit/ryansmit…
12:43
2017 4-star QB Tate Martell, who signed with Ohio State before transferring to Miami, has entered the portal as a grad transfer; passed for 276 yards in his collegiate career @rivalsmike @RivalsWoody @CaneSport
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9:15
Harvard grad transfer OL Eric Wilson has committed to Penn State #WeAre @rivalsmike @RivalsWoody @NateBauerBWI @RivalsSnyder
A lot can happen in a few months, especially in 2020. Unexpected changes have led me to commit to Penn State where I will play for the Nittany Lions as a grad transfer next year. Looking forward to getting to Happy Valley and working with @CoachTrautFB ! #10000menofharvard #WeAre 
8:26
"There's a lot of excitement. It feels more real now that you can see a schedule."
@VernAthletics @AlverniaWbb @AlbrightWBB @AlbrightBB @gomacsports readingeagle.com/sports/college…
@VernAthletics @AlverniaWbb @AlbrightWBB @AlbrightBB @gomacsports readingeagle.com/sports/college…
*** Wednesday, January 27 ***
Mike Drago
9:41
Preview of Wednesday's @RE_sports section. @nittanyrich on Penn State AD Sandy Barbour's press conference; Middle Atlantic Conference basketball schedule released. @JackMcCaffery on the Phillies agreeing to terms with J.T. Realmuto. Also, no one elected to Baseball Hall of Fame. 
3:40
Sandy Barbour says plan is to announce Penn State's new men's basketball coach immediately after the season, be that Ferry or outside hire.
3:39
Sandy Barbour said Penn State is not looking at cutting any sports programs.
PSU fields 31 sports overall.
PSU fields 31 sports overall.
3:36
She credited James Franklin for such a low number.
Sandy Barbour: #PennState football team had 1 positive test during the season. And it was contracted outside the program.
3:34
Sandy Barbour: #PennState football team had 1 positive test during the season. And it was contracted outside the program.
2:58
Can confirm: Phillies and JT Realmuto have an agreement on five year deal at $115.5 million. Record AAV for catcher
2:57
By getting $115.5M over 5 years Realmuto breaks the $23M/year record for a catcher by Mauer #phils
12:04
Breaking: Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey has entered the transfer portal: rvls.co/2MtziBD #Huskers
10:25
9:04
Today's piece on the great Ty Stofflet
"It was just his attitude. He wanted to win. There were pitchers as talented as he was, but when it came to his desire to win, no one could beat him."
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"It was just his attitude. He wanted to win. There were pitchers as talented as he was, but when it came to his desire to win, no one could beat him."
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*** Tuesday, January 26 ***
Mike Drago
11:01
Preview of Tuesday's @RE_sports section. Jason Guarente on Fleetwood grad Kendra Bamberger, an assistant basketball coach at Frostburg State. @nittanyrich on softball great Ty Stofflet being remembered by his teammates. @MDrago59 on Hamburg hiring Jeff Chillot as football coach. 
9:03
Look for the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) to release its men's and women's basketball schedules as early as Tuesday. Still hearing mid-February start.
8:35
PM RT: NCAA revenue for 2020 down 50% due to pandemic-forced cancelation of basketball tournament, new audited financial statement shows: bit.ly/3a9QODw
8:32
Had the pleasure to talk with Rocky Santilli, Barry Distasio and Carl Solarek today about the great Ty Stofflet.
"We had a good ballclub for years, but we never had the horse who could take you where you needed to go. He was that horse."
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"We had a good ballclub for years, but we never had the horse who could take you where you needed to go. He was that horse."
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8:28
"It was a dream of hers a long time ago to compete in college. I think there’s a real joy in that for her. It’s been a long, long road for her."
@KtownCougars @PennStateSWIM @niki_nolte readingeagle.com/sports/penn-st…
@KtownCougars @PennStateSWIM @niki_nolte readingeagle.com/sports/penn-st…
*** Monday, January 25 ***
Mike Drago
10:02
My column on @niki_nolte and her 1st races in 30 months.
@KtownCougars @PennStateSWIM #berksgameday readingeagle.com/sports/penn-st…
@KtownCougars @PennStateSWIM #berksgameday readingeagle.com/sports/penn-st…
9:51
Preview of Monday's @RE_sports section. @nittanyrich on swimmer Niki Nolte returning to competition after her two bouts with cancer. @BrianRippey on the first girls high school wrestling tourney in Berks. Jason Guarente leads girls hoops notes with Conrad Weiser Kyle Meredith. 
8:40
Aaron Rodgers was 2-of-9 with 2 TD passing in goal-to-go situations Sunday. The 7 incompletions in goal-to-go situations are most in his career. He was 1-of-6 targeting Davante Adams in goal-to-go. He was 17-of-19 targeting Adams in goal-to-go this season entering the day.
5:04
Former #PennState DB.
Ravens hire D'Anton Lynn as defensive backs coach wp.me/pbBqYq-bOnE
8:00
The day Hank Aaron made a couple impromptu stops in Berks County and one that has been long remembered, at least in Wyomissing.
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*** Sunday, January 24 ***
Mike Drago
10:01
Yikes. Michigan basketball is scheduled to play at Penn State on Wednesday.
NEWS: State health department to suspend University of Michigan athletics for two weeks, per source close to the athletic department and documents obtained by The Daily. Five confirmed cases of B.1.1.7. COVID-19 variant in dept, 15 more presumed positive.
10:00
Preview of Sunday's @RE_sports section. @nittanyrich on Hank Aaron's visit to Berks in 1988, when he stopped by the Wyomissing baseball field. @MDrago59 on Wilson grad Rodney Hill, who is on the Buffalo Bills strength & conditioning staff; and on Reading High's boys hoops win. 
*** Saturday, January 23 ***
Mike Drago
11:48
Congratulations! This is a testament to your courage and determination.
11:01
Preview of Friday's @RE_sports section. Jason Guarente has 2 girls basketball stories. Exeter's Jade Arevalo has magic Senior Night, Abby Doyle leads Wyomissing over Oley. @MDrago59 on Exeter, Muhlenberg pausing boys hoops due to COVID concerns. Chad Henne won't start for Chiefs. 
9:10
7 Floor Crew. Love my Guys For Ever 
5:55
Penn State wide receiver TJ Jones has entered the Transfer Portal. He played in seven games this season but did not catch a pass. 247sports.com/college/penn-s… @247SportsPortal 
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